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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Free parking
  • In-unit laundry
  • Modern living
  • Grilling areas
  • Expansive windows
  • Dog park

Location

1800 Collaboration Pl, Ames, IA 50010, USA
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Management

Hunziker Property Management

Leasing office

(515) 233-4440

Property Overview

2 Months Rent Free! Luxury 1 and 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now! offers strong overall value, with a 7.8 Zumper expert rating, standout amenities, and a highly convenient location. It includes free parking, in-unit laundry, modern living spaces, grilling areas, expansive windows, and a dog park, and it is especially appealing for pet friendliness and work-from-home needs.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Things you’ll love

  • Middle school nearby
  • Eco-friendly trash disposal

Great for

  • Work-from-home
  • Pet owners

Floor plans

2BR/2.0BA2 bed2 bath1,172 sqft$1,850 /mo1 unit available3D Tour: https my matterport com show ?m=Sg8ZXgpPYM7 *This is a tour of the exact unit. Discover modern living at The Catalyst—where comfort, convenience, and elevated design come together. Situated within the Iowa State University Research Park, Catalyst offers a modern-meets-urban living experience with thoughtfully designed one- and two-bedroom apartments featuring premium finishes, expansive windows, high ceilings, and in-unit laundry. Residents enjoy free parking, a private garage, with pickleball, a dog park, and grilling areas arriving soon. These units are pet-friendly for both cats and dogs, with pet fees applied. Trash and internet are included; residents cover electricity, gas, and water/sewer. A warm welcome from us to you—get $500 off your first month in a one-bedroom or $750 off a two-bedroom.

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Amenities for 2 MONTHS RENT FREE! Luxury 1 and 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now!

Apartment Amenities

Garage IncludedPremium Finishes
Trash

Appliances

In-Unit LaundryWasher and Dryer

Tech

Internet

Building

Cats OKDogs OK

Grounds

Garage ParkingOutdoor Space

Services

Lawn CareSnow Removal
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Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Parking Policy

Garage Parking

Dog Policy

Allowed
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Cat Policy

Allowed
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Building details

Property details

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About 2 MONTHS RENT FREE! Luxury 1 and 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now!

HomeApartments in Ames 2 MONTHS RENT FREE! Luxury 1 and 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now!

Discover modern living at Catalyst—where comfort, convenience, and elevated design come together. Situated within the Iowa State University Research Park, Catalyst offers a modern-meets-urban living experience with thoughtfully designed one- and two-bedroom apartments featuring premium finishes, expansive windows, high ceilings, and in-unit laundry. Residents enjoy free parking, a private garage, and on-site access to Ames Fitness Center, with pickleball, a dog park, and grilling areas arriving soon. These units are pet-friendly for both cats and dogs, with pet fees applied. Trash and internet are included; residents cover electricity, gas, and water/sewer.


2 MONTHS RENT FREE! Luxury 1 and 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now! is great for:

Work-from-home

  • High speed internet is an amenity
  • Large windows for natural lighting
  • Quiet environment with little noise pollution

Pet owners

  • Outdoor spaces are available at this property
  • Pet deposit required
  • 2 pet hospitals in the area
  • 1 pet supply store near the property

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How 2 MONTHS RENT FREE! Luxury 1 and 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now! compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 2.4 miles away
Eco-friendly trash disposal
This property has recycling pickup

Considerations

Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 3.5 miles away
Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 1.8 miles away
Lacks images
Fewer than 5 photos available for this property

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Rent trends in Ames

2-bedroom apartments at 2 MONTHS RENT FREE! Luxury 1 and 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now! cost about 84% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Ames.

Median rents as of Oct 24 2026.
Ames
A table of studio rental data trends in Ames
MonthMedian Rent
November 2024$809
December 2024$792
January 2025$794
February 2025$746
March 2025$666
April 2025$660
May 2025$689
June 2025$765
July 2025$672
August 2025$630
September 2025$687
October 2025$723
November 2025$751
December 2025$761
January 2026$754
February 2026$750
March 2026$728
April 2026$715
May 2026$793
June 2026$727
July 2026$689
August 2026$724
September 2026$694
October 2026$694

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$74,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $74,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,850.
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Schools near 2 MONTHS RENT FREE! Luxury 1 and 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now!

Mitchell Elementary School

3521 jewel dr

ames, IA, 50010

K-5Public
B+

Northwood Preschool

3012 duff ave

ames, IA, 50010

PK, KPublic
B+

Madrid Elementary Preschool

201 n main st

madrid, IA, 50156

PKPublic
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Getting around Ames near 1800 Collaboration Pl

Walking

3/10
Fewer daily needs are within walking distance (unless you’re up for a challenge).

Driving

10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

6/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

5/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Points of interest for 1800 Collaboration Pl, Ames

Groceries

1/10
Closest supermarket further than a 30-minute walk

Shopping

3/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

2/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

3/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

0/10
Closest elementary school further than a 30-minute walk

High schools

0/10
Closest high school further than a 30-minute walk

Nightlife

1/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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